Hurricane Assistance

Bayliss Boatworks accepts reservations for immediate haul out in the event of hurricane landfall on the Outer Banks. Reservations require a $200 mandatory non-refundable annual fee, which will be applied to haul out, and only the first 45 reservations are guaranteed. Realizing that time is important, we are also offering a $200″ Valet Service” by a licensed captain to bring your boat to us within the areas of Manteo to Oregon Inlet. All boats brought to Bayliss Boatworks must have active liability insurance in place throughout their stay. All customers should have yacht insurance in force at all times. Customers should carry no less than $1,000,000 in Protection & Indemnity (Watercraft Liability) coverage, which includes pollution liability, and names Bayliss Boatworks as an additional Insured, where possible. All reservations must be made no later than May 1, 2012. Contracts must be signed and received with payment valid. All remaining contracts are on a case-by-case basis until capacity is met. Boats with reservations prior to May 1, 2012 will receive a guaranteed haul, and your $200 reservation fee will be applied to the cost of your first hurricane haul out. These haul rates will apply to the 2012 Hurricane Season:

$15.00 per foot to haul/block/launch 64′ 11″ and under $18.00 per foot to haul/block/launch 65′ and over $2.00 per foot for pressure wash (if time allows) $1.00 per foot, per day storage fee All remaining contracts are on a case-by-case basis until capacity is met.

PLEASE PREPARE YOUR VESSEL BEFORE ARRIVING. The following tasks are mandatory before a boat will be hauled.

  • Provide copy of active liability insurance certificate
  • Remove ALL perishables, including bait (expect to be without power)
  • Remove curtains
  • Remove outriggers
  • Lower antennas

Bayliss Boatworks uses both a 100 Ton Travelift and a 60 Ton hydraulic trailer to place boats tightly together on the yard, so that we may accommodate as many customers as possible. The increase in cost for these procedures is reflected in the fees listed above. The responsibility of Bayliss Boatworks is to haul, block and chain stands. We are able to assist with the preparation of your vessel only if time allows. The owner/captain of the vessel is responsible for contacting Bayliss Boatworks to schedule a haul out time within 5 days of when hurricane force winds are projected to make landfall. (Bayliss Boatworks uses NOAA projections to commence scheduling of hurricane haul outs.) Vessels that do not schedule a haul out within the prescribed time frame forfeit their reservation and will be scheduled only on a case-by-case basis if time allows. Complying with this scheduling policy ensures the safety and efficiency of all parties involved and that all customers are treated fairly and equally. After a storm, Bayliss Boatworks is happy to work with both you and your insurance company to deliver any necessary documentation for claims and/or haul-out reimbursement. Please contact us as soon as possible to make your reservation. For additional information, please call 252.473.9797 or email us at info@baylissboatworks.com. We look forward to protecting your investment!